5. WE HAVE NUMEROUS UNIFORMS 7. IT’S ROUTINES
Most teams have home and away jerseys, Since we are not a team that performs
and sometimes a neutral jersey. Since stunts, all of our routines are comprised of
Duke Cheerleading normally gets a elements of dance, cheer, and tumbling.
different uniform every year, Blue squad We perform routines based on what the
has a grand total of six uniforms, and band learns to play, mixing both traditional
White squad has three. Having so many and contemporary music. The fight songs,
different uniform pieces can get a little “Hey Baby,” and “Rock Lobster” have been
confusing, so we name each uniform we performed for quite a few years, while new
get. Names range from the conventional songs like Cascada’s “Everytime” have
(Iron Duke D white and halter) to a little quickly become crowd favorites (and even
strange (marshmallow and tarzan). The Coach K’s, as rumor has it.)
two necessary uniform items that remain
consistent every game are the Blue Devil 8. WE PERFORM AT OTHER EVENTS, TOO
face tattoo and pearl earrings. One of our favorite things to do as
promoters of Duke athletic support is to take
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pictures with Blue Devil fans. While fans of
. WE’RE IN THE KNOW
all ages are welcome to ask for photographs,
Technically, the cheerleaders are the only
one rule most people are unaware of is that
people who know the true identity of
cheerleaders are not allowed to physically
the Blue Devil. We are sworn to secrecy,
hold children for pictures due to liability
and if you ask one of us, we will not tell
issues. Otherwise, Duke cheerleaders are
you who that talented person is. Also,
kid-friendly! The cheerleading team and the
how many Duke students and alumni
Blue Devil can be hired to perform at various
know all of the words to the alma mater?
events. We regularly attend birthday parties
The answer is at least 20, because both
and teach dance and cheer clinics.
squads sing it after every single football
and basketball game!
For a secret bonus fact:
http://blog.dukeblueplanet.com/2009/11/dukecheer
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